Thoughts on This Stone and Setting From Whiteflash

[fatalysis]

Hi Everybody,

I''ve started working with Whiteflash on purchasing an engagement ring. I originally wanted to stay around $5,500 for a nice platinum setting with a round ideal cut eye clean stone at least 1 ct in weight, but after taking a look at the setting and the stone below, I think I feel comfortable with shelling out a few extra bucks. Can you please give me your thoughts on what I''ve picked out? Your opinions are greatly appreciated!

The Stone

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2416669.htm

(From Whiteflash''s Expert Selection):
Price: $4,998.00
Report: GIA
Shape: Round Ideal Cut
Carat: 1.12
Color: E
Clarity: SI2
Depth: 61.6
Table: 57
Crown Angle: 34.9
Crown %: 15.1
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion %: 43.3
Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.65-6.69X4.11

The person I spoke with was really nice and pulled the stone in a very short amount of time to let me know that it''s eye clean from 8 - 25 cm away and that the inclusions are faintly visible from the bottom and the side. I figure that once the stone is mounted onto the setting, this won''t be much of an issue since the diamond is eye clean from the top.

The Setting

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/Platinum--Tiffany--Style-Knife-Edge_792.htm

It''s WF''s platinum six prong "Tiffany" style knife edge setting. With the width being 3.5mm, I liked that it was a little thicker than the 2.5 mm - 3.0 mm rings I''ve seen. I think the pics and reviews I saw of this setting in other PS forum is what made me choose this one over all the other ones.

So...for around $6,000 did I do okay?

 

[MissGotRocks]

Sounds good to me - a real classic look!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It will be beautiful! I love the knife-edge setting and am considering one myself! Congratulations on a great choice!

 

[Kaleigh]

Looks like a winning combination to me. Great stone and a classic setting. Way to go!!!

 

[littleroman]

Seems high for the setting. Where I bought my ring they were offering me any platinum setting for $450.

 

[Mara]

you definitely done good!!

that WF replica is not just any platinum setting, it's a very close replica to the tiffany, and it's stunning....good job!

 

[mrssalvo]

it''s going to be a gorgeous ring. can''t go wrong with a tiffany replica

 

[bling*diva*]

~~I think it''s a perfect match!!

 

[fatalysis]

Thanks for your opinions! I was also asked if I was interested in customizing the ring in any way. With the setting as nice as it is, would you modify it in anyway (like adding an engraving), or would you just leave it be?

 

[mrssalvo]

I would just leave the setting as is. it''s beautiful..

 

[FacetFire]

Great choices! It will be beautiful!

 

[fatalysis]

The ring is ready and I can''t wait to pick it up! Here are some pics that the nice folks at Whiteflash took for me of the finished product! I hope to take some more pics once I have it in hand. Enjoy!

 

[JulieN]

It''s so white!

 

[fatalysis]

Any ideas on how this is going to sparkle in the light? The FF and I went into a jewelry store this week and she made a comment on how sparkly some of the stones were over the others. Brilliiance wasn''t something I really considered, but now it''s got me curious, which is adding to the excitement of getting the ring. Any guesses?

 

[monica_renee]

My fiance actually bought the same setting for my engagement ring. I just LOVE it! Good job to both of you guys

Now I just have to find a suitable wedding band to go with it!